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Captain Ralita Hildebrand, commanding officer of the NCIS Office of Military Support, reviews a table of mementos at the NCIS 50th anniversary celebration, held at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Little Hall Theater.

Captain Ralita Hildebrand, commanding officer of the NCIS Office of Military Support, reviews a table of mementos at the NCIS 50th anniversary celebration, held at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Little Hall Theater.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Jimmy Sosinski runs passed the finish line of the Marine Corps 17.75k in Prince William County, Va., on March 28, 2015. Sosinski finishes in first place for the males and first place overall, finsihing the 11 mile trek in one hour, six minutes and five seconds. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline A. Garcia/ Released)

Jimmy Sosinski runs passed the finish line of the Marine Corps 17.75k in Prince William County, Va., on March 28, 2015. Sosinski finishes in first place for the males and first place overall, finsihing the 11 mile trek in one hour, six minutes and five seconds. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline A. Garcia/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline A. Garcia

Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, work together to complete the Buddy Team Fire and Movement Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 28, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to "educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer." (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/Released)

Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, work together to complete the Buddy Team Fire and Movement Course at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 28, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to "educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer." (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Owens

Nicole Carpenter competed her Gold Award for Girl Scouts by refurbishing the stage and recreating puppets for the Quantico Fire and Emergency Services to be used during Fire Safety Month.

Nicole Carpenter competed her Gold Award for Girl Scouts by refurbishing the stage and recreating puppets for the Quantico Fire and Emergency Services to be used during Fire Safety Month.

Photo by Courtesy photo

Nate, a hearing-impaired student in the JROTC program at Parkville High School in Baltimore County, tries out the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer with the assistance of his interpreter, Trisha Guy, at Camp Upshur aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Feb. 4.

Nate, a hearing-impaired student in the JROTC program at Parkville High School in Baltimore County, tries out the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer with the assistance of his interpreter, Trisha Guy, at Camp Upshur aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico Feb. 4.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

The wives of international officers attending Marine Corps University pose at the Quantico Officers Spouses Organization Red Dress Gala in support of heart health awareness Feb. 5.

The wives of international officers attending Marine Corps University pose at the Quantico Officers Spouses Organization Red Dress Gala in support of heart health awareness Feb. 5.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Jennifer Maxwell and Carrie Murray pose at the Quantico Officers Spouses Organization Red Dress Gala in support of heart health awareness Feb. 5.

Jennifer Maxwell and Carrie Murray pose at the Quantico Officers Spouses Organization Red Dress Gala in support of heart health awareness Feb. 5.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Capt. Bridgett Skelton accepts an award presented by MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray to The Basic School for most improved participation for a large unit in the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign. The award was presented at a ceremony on Feb. 11.

Capt. Bridgett Skelton accepts an award presented by MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray to The Basic School for most improved participation for a large unit in the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign. The award was presented at a ceremony on Feb. 11.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

Cpl. Vernon Saunders, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, stands between Col. Joseph Murray, MCBQ Commander, and Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, with a Hero Award he received for service to the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign.

Cpl. Vernon Saunders, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, stands between Col. Joseph Murray, MCBQ Commander, and Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, with a Hero Award he received for service to the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

A Marine has blood drawn for testing, an important aspect in remaining healthy.

A Marine has blood drawn for testing, an important aspect in remaining healthy.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

The outside of the chapel holds a beauty of its own, but inside the chapel one can see beautiful window etchings showcasing the history of the Marine Corps.

The outside of the chapel holds a beauty of its own, but inside the chapel one can see beautiful window etchings showcasing the history of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Ida Irby

The costly island warfare of WWII is depicted in this window. The raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi, the most dramatic and symbolic picture of any war is a reminder to everyone of the sacrifices the Navy and Marine Corps made for their country in the Pacific.

The costly island warfare of WWII is depicted in this window. The raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi, the most dramatic and symbolic picture of any war is a reminder to everyone of the sacrifices the Navy and Marine Corps made for their country in the Pacific.

Photo by Ida Irby

This upper portion of a window depicts a palm tree and an evergreen tree, symbolizing the extreme climates in which Marines have fought.

This upper portion of a window depicts a palm tree and an evergreen tree, symbolizing the extreme climates in which Marines have fought.

Photo by Ida Irby

The central figure portrays a Marine, in a uniform during the time period of the war with Spain. The background depicts the Morro Castle as it appears on the Spanish American War Campaign Medal.

The central figure portrays a Marine, in a uniform during the time period of the war with Spain. The background depicts the Morro Castle as it appears on the Spanish American War Campaign Medal.

Photo by Ida Irby

The war between Mexico and the U.S. is the main theme of this window. From Chapulte-pec, Mexico City and the Halls of Montezuma could be seen. To the left of the central figure is a bursting bomb, an ornament worn on the coattails of the officer’s uniforms at the time of the Mexican war and later adopted in 1916 as a symbol of rank for Marine gunners.

The war between Mexico and the U.S. is the main theme of this window. From Chapulte-pec, Mexico City and the Halls of Montezuma could be seen. To the left of the central figure is a bursting bomb, an ornament worn on the coattails of the officer’s uniforms at the time of the Mexican war and later adopted in 1916 as a symbol of rank for Marine gunners.

Photo by Ida Irby

At the top of the window a chaplain is pictured holding Divine Services in the bow of a ship. The Cross together with the Star of David and the Tablets of Law symbolize the different faiths. In the bottom half (not pictured) a Marine descends down the ship in preparation for an amphibious assault in the Pacific.

At the top of the window a chaplain is pictured holding Divine Services in the bow of a ship. The Cross together with the Star of David and the Tablets of Law symbolize the different faiths. In the bottom half (not pictured) a Marine descends down the ship in preparation for an amphibious assault in the Pacific.

Photo by Ida Irby

This window is dedicated to Marine Corps Aviation personnel and the prominent role which they fulfill in today’s modern Corps.

This window is dedicated to Marine Corps Aviation personnel and the prominent role which they fulfill in today’s modern Corps.

Photo by Ida Irby

This window is dedicated to WWI. A dove of peace stands on top of the clock, whose face shows 11 o’clock and the outline of France symbolizes the end of the Great World War on Nov. 11, 1918.

This window is dedicated to WWI. A dove of peace stands on top of the clock, whose face shows 11 o’clock and the outline of France symbolizes the end of the Great World War on Nov. 11, 1918.

Photo by Ida irby

The Marine Corps is supported by the Naval Medical Corps. This scene salutes the doctors and corpsmen of the Naval Medical Corps.

The Marine Corps is supported by the Naval Medical Corps. This scene salutes the doctors and corpsmen of the Naval Medical Corps.

Photo by Ida Irby

Sgt. Major Gerald Saunders, PFC. Aeron Britt, Sgt. Taylor Sams and Sgt. Alex Washington pose Feb. 2 with the trophy awarded to Team Finance, winners of "MCB Quantico's Sergeant Major Bowling Challenge." The challenge, hosted by Saunders, was for sergeants and below.

Sgt. Major Gerald Saunders, PFC. Aeron Britt, Sgt. Taylor Sams and Sgt. Alex Washington pose Feb. 2 with the trophy awarded to Team Finance, winners of "MCB Quantico's Sergeant Major Bowling Challenge." The challenge, hosted by Saunders, was for sergeants and below.

Photo by Adele Uphaus-Conner

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